Remote start
Fleet Mechanic
Joined: Jan 2015
Posts: 1,377
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From: SE Michigan
^ LOL! 
@RandyinTN - Basic commands like remote start/stop, lock/unlock, etc., will continue to work. The only things you need subscriptions for are the things under the 'Connected Services' section
@RandyinTN - Basic commands like remote start/stop, lock/unlock, etc., will continue to work. The only things you need subscriptions for are the things under the 'Connected Services' section
Laughing Gas
Joined: Sep 2023
Posts: 753
Likes: 495
From: NE Ohio
None of my FCA vehicles have let you remote start from the app without their paid subscription. I am shocked Ford does not do the same.
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Mountain Pass
Joined: Aug 2020
Posts: 146
Likes: 44
From: Texas
^ LOL!
@RandyinTN - Basic commands like remote start/stop, lock/unlock, etc., will continue to work. The only things you need subscriptions for are the things under the 'Connected Services' section
@RandyinTN - Basic commands like remote start/stop, lock/unlock, etc., will continue to work. The only things you need subscriptions for are the things under the 'Connected Services' section
Laughing Gas
Joined: Sep 2017
Posts: 1,112
Likes: 251
From: Southwestern Pa.
On my 2025, it's the Ford Security Package...theft alerts, stolen vehicle services, deductible reimbursement, start inhibit. Free for one year, then subscription after that.
Fleet Mechanic
Joined: Jan 2015
Posts: 1,377
Likes: 287
From: SE Michigan
Log in and take a look! For my '26 F350, I see:
Ford Connectivity Package
Ford Security Package
Connected Navigation
In other Ford/Lincoln vehicles there are additional services. For example, my 2021 F150's BlueCruise subscription was managed there. I think the Mach-E has a "Performance Upgrade" package.
Deets: Ford Connected Services | Ford.com
For my '26 F350, I see:Ford Connectivity Package
Ford Security Package
Connected Navigation
In other Ford/Lincoln vehicles there are additional services. For example, my 2021 F150's BlueCruise subscription was managed there. I think the Mach-E has a "Performance Upgrade" package.
Deets: Ford Connected Services | Ford.com
Mountain Pass
Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 100
Likes: 10
Good thing Ford isn't doing the same thing as Toyota, a friend has to pay for remote start.
Laughing Gas
Joined: Jun 2023
Posts: 1,074
Likes: 597
From: McKinney, TX
Actually, no. When you allow Ford to connect to your truck, via enabling the app, they get to mine your data. I requested a copy of the data they pulled from my truck (before I shut off connectivity) and it was over 200 pages long.
Fleet Mechanic
Joined: Jan 2015
Posts: 1,377
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From: SE Michigan
Could not possibly care less about what vehicle data they collect.
Cross-Country
Joined: Mar 2025
Posts: 83
Likes: 28
From: Detroit, MI
When something is free, you’re the product.
Its shocking how much data manufactures collect from modern cars, and even more disturbing how much they could collect if they were so inclined.
its only a matter of time before insurance companies get on board and the manufactures start feeding them with driving telemetry. Or even law enforcement.
im sure it’ll come in the name of “common sense” safety reform…
Its shocking how much data manufactures collect from modern cars, and even more disturbing how much they could collect if they were so inclined.
its only a matter of time before insurance companies get on board and the manufactures start feeding them with driving telemetry. Or even law enforcement.
im sure it’ll come in the name of “common sense” safety reform…
Last edited by Stugots5170; Nov 11, 2025 at 01:39 PM.
